Mr. Putter and Tabby Write the Book

by Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard (Illustrator)

Overview

Mr. Putter has always wanted to write a mystery novel—and Tabby is happy to help. But who knew there would be so many delicious distractions along the way?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780152002428
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	08/01/2005
Series:	Mr. Putter and Tabby Series
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	44
Sales rank:	144,663
Product dimensions:	6.25(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	570L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery Medalist and the author of many acclaimed books for young people. She’s well known for her popular characters for early readers, including Mr. Putter & Tabby and Henry & Mudge. She lives in the Pacific Northwest. cynthiarylant.com

Arthur Howard created the lively illustrations for all the Mr. Putter & Tabby books and has written and illustrated several picture books of his own. He lives in New York City.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Books in the Mr. Putter & Tabby Series:
"Winsome and warmhearted, these books could become instant favorites."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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From the Publisher

K-Gr 2-On a cold, snowy day, Mr. Putter decides to write a mystery novel. He has everything an author needs-"a soft chair, a warm fire, and a good cat"-except for an idea for the plot. After coming up with a title, he is ready for a break (he "spent three minutes on his title and four hours on his snack"). Then, of course, it's time to take a nap. This happens for three days and finally Mr. Putter decides to write a list of "Good Things" ("Yellow cats," "Cinnamon toast," etc.) instead of a mystery. When he finishes his masterpiece, he takes it next door to his friend, Mrs. Teaberry, who gives it a rave review. In this accessible easy-to-read book, Rylant provides all of the right ingredients: a sense of humor, a believable depiction of a realistic situation, and a true understanding of friendship. Vibrant pencil, watercolor, and gouache illustrations reflect the warm relationship between the man and his pet; whether Mr. Putter is making a cheese ball or staring into space while awaiting inspiration, Tabby is close by, providing companionship and support. Fans of the series as well as newcomers will welcome this story.-Susan Lissim, Dwight School, New York City Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

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